Green Swamp Preserve

The Green Swamp Preserve in Supply, NC, boasts a distinctive habitat filled with carnivorous plants and stunning orchids. The trail, spanning 2.6 miles round trip, winds through a longleaf pine savanna managed using controlled burning techniques. As you trek through the preserve, keep an eye out for the trail marked by red diamonds, guiding you through diverse ecosystems like Shoestring Savanna and Beanpatch Savanna. This unique preserve covers 17,424 acres, with a significant portion dominated by a dense evergreen shrub bog known as pocosin. Green Swamp is home to a variety of insectivorous plants, including Venus flytraps, sundews, and pitcher plants, alongside rare wildlife like Bachman’s sparrows and red-cockaded woodpeckers. The Nature Conservancy's conservation efforts include controlled burning to restore pine plantations to their natural longleaf pine savannas, essential for the ecosystem's health and vitality. Visitors are encouraged to tread carefully, following the marked trail to avoid getting lost and to protect the sensitive habitats within the preserve. The trail, mostly flat with uneven surfaces, offers a glimpse into a well-preserved natural landscape teeming with biodiversity. For an enriching experience, remember to download the trail map before your visit and embrace the beauty of this thriving conservation area.

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